MARC JOHNSON — Shades of Jade (2005) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This is a very mellow and very pretty album with Marc Johnson's wife, Eliane Elias, leading the proceedings with her elegiac piano. Featuring the restrained backing of both Joe Lovano and John Scofield. Atmospheric and mysterious. An excellent late night album. Robert Middleton 
Tracklist :
1.    Ton Sur Ton 5:55
Composed By – Eliane Elias, Marc Johnson 
2.    Apareceu 6:04
Composed By – Eliane Elias
3.    Shades Of Jade 7:40
Composed By – Eliane Elias, Marc Johnson 
4.    In 30 Hours 6:10
Composed By – Eliane Elias
5:    Blue Nefertiti 7:14
Composed By – Marc Johnson 
6.    Snow 8:24
Composed By – Eliane Elias
7.    Since You Asked 3:18
Composed By – Marc Johnson 
8.    Raise 6:35
Composed By – Marc Johnson 
9.    All Yours 4:11
Composed By – Eliane Elias
10.    Don't Ask Of Me (Intz Mi Khntrit) 5:13
Composed By [Armenian Song By] – Anton Mailyan
Credits :
Design [Cover Design] – Sascha Kleis
Double Bass – Marc Johnson 
Drums – Joey Baron
Guitar – John Scofield
Music By – Eliane Elias, Marc Johnson 
Organ – Alain Mallet
Piano – Eliane Elias
Producer – Eliane Elias, Manfred Eicher
Tenor Saxophone – Joe Lovano

MARC JOHNSON · ELIANE ELIAS — Swept Away (2012) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

No one familiar with the past work of bassist Marc Johnson and pianist Eliane Elias will be surprised to find that this album finds them working in an exploratory mode; Johnson has long been one of the most interesting bassists on the modern jazz scene, and Elias' résumé is all over the place. But the sweetness, the quiet, and the sometimes deeply haunting melancholy of Swept Away may catch listeners unawares. Elias and Johnson are joined here by the two musicians who are more perfectly suited to this type of project than any others on the scene today: saxophonist Joe Lovano (currently the go-to player for virtually every serious jazz session in New York) and the preternaturally sensitive drummer Joey Baron, a man who has made more session leaders sound wonderful over the past 20 years than any other. Baron and Johnson face a serious challenge on this program: the tempos are generally slow, the sense of swing sometimes nearly subliminal, and that puts bassists and drummers in an awkward position. But on tracks like "It's Time" and the lovely "B Is for Butterfly," they keep the thread steady and reliable without dictating a beat or drawing undue attention; when the time comes to lay down a solid groove (as on the wonderful "B Is for Butterfly"), they do so elegantly and seemingly without effort. Swept Away is the best example of what has come to be called "ECM jazz" -- quiet, spacious, and friendly, but complex as well and easily able to stand up to close listening. Rick Anderson
Tracklist :
1.    Swept Away    6:18
 Eliane Elias 
2.    It's Time    5:49
 Eliane Elias 
3.    One Thousand And One Nights    8:18
 Eliane Elias 
4.    When The Sun Comes Up    6:36
 Marc Johnson 
5.    B Is For Butterfly    8:05
 Eliane Elias 
6.    Midnight Blue    6:00
 Marc Johnson 
7.    Moments    5:50
 Eliane Elias 
8.    Sirens Of Titan    5:55
 Eliane Elias / Marc Johnson 
9.    Foujita    6:36
 Marc Johnson 
10.    Inside Her Old Music Box    5:27
 Eliane Elias / Marc Johnson 
11.    Shenandoah    4:35
 -Traditional
Credits :
Double Bass – Marc Johnson 
Drums – Joey Baron
Piano – Eliane Elias
Tenor Saxophone – Joe Lovano

BILL FRISELL — Is That You? (1990) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Recorded in 1989 while Frisell was still a member of Naked City, Is That You? finds the guitarist already trending away from that band's scattershot assault and toward the more pastoral leanings he would embrace in the upcoming decade. At its best, as on the title track, Frisell creates nostalgic but heartfelt melodies that have the sense of being a soundtrack to a bittersweet movie. Wayne Horvitz' "Yuba City" is also evocative and very much in keeping with his other work from around that time, all sumptuous melodic hooks overlaying somewhat clunky rhythms. There are other nice touches here and there (the charming "Rag," for instance), but too often the gauziness that is an inherent problem with much of Frisell's music comes to the fore. While his cover of "Chain of Fools" chugs along with some dopey panache, "The Days of Wine and Roses" threatens to evaporate into the mist altogether. Fans of his later work may welcome this approach and, indeed, consider it one of his most attractive attributes, but those listeners hoping to hear more of the bite and devil-may-care attitude shown in his work with Zorn may feel suffocated. Brian Olewnick

Tracklist :
1    No Man's Land    6:40
 Composed By – Bill Frisell
2    Someone In My Backyard    2:45
 Composed By – Bill Frisell
3    Rag    4:00
 Composed By – Bill Frisell
4    Is That You? 6:50
 Composed By – Bill Frisell
Tuba – Dave Hofstra
5    The Way Home    6:00
 Composed By – Bill Frisell
6    Twenty Years    2:43
 Composed By – Bill Frisell
7    Chain Of Fools 3:30
 Composed By – Don Covay
Bass – Dave Hofstra
8    Hello Nellie 4:07
 Composed By – Bill Frisell
Tuba – Dave Hofstra
9    The Days Of Wine And Roses    3:35
 Composed By – Henry Mancini
10    Yuba City    5:42
 Composed By – Wayne Horvitz
11    Half A Million    4:00
 Composed By – Bill Frisell
12    Hope And Fear    1:06
 Composed By – Bill Frisell
Credits :
Commissioned By – Kronos Quartet (tracks: 10), Ravinia Festival (tracks: 10)
Drums – Joey Baron
Guitar [Guitars], Bass, Banjo, Ukulele, Clarinet – Bill Frisell
Keyboards, Drum Programming, Bass [Momentary Bass], Producer [Produced By] – Wayne Horvitz

STEVE KUHN — Remembering Tomorrow (1995) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

In a blindfold test it would be easy to identify pianist Steve Kuhn's CD as a stereotypical ECM recording. With its emphasis on space, rather slow development and occasional repetition, the performances of Kuhn, bassist David Finck and drummer Joey Baron (all but one of the 11 pieces are Kuhn originals) only occasionally rise above the level of background music. There are some heated moments on the sixth song ("All the Rest Is the Same") and the tenth ("Bittersweet Passages") but most of this set is rather sleepy and melancholy, not living up to the potential of these talented musicians. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    The Rain Forest    4:03
 Steve Kuhn
2    Oceans In The Sky    7:53
 Steve Kuhn
3    Lullaby    4:46
 Steve Kuhn
4    Trance    8:00
 Steve Kuhn
5    Life's Backward Glance    5:13
 Steve Kuhn
6    All The Rest Is The Same    7:34
 Steve Kuhn
7    Emmanuel 5:03
 Michel Colombier
8    Remembering Tomorrow    7:51
 Steve Kuhn
9    The Feeling Within    6:00
 Steve Kuhn
10    Bittersweet Passages    4:45
 Steve Kuhn
11    Silver    6:53
 Steve Kuhn
Credits :
Double Bass – David Finck
Piano – Steve Kuhn
Drums – Joey Baron

STEVE KUHN TRIO W/ JOE LOVANO – Mostly Coltrane (2009) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Steve Kuhn was the original pianist in the John Coltrane Quartet, though he was replaced by McCoy Tyner after two months, as Tyner had been Coltrane's initial choice. Though he never recorded with Coltrane, he is steeped in the late saxophonist's music; this tribute covers music from many phases of his career. With tenor saxophonist Joe Lovano, bassist David Finck, and drummer Joey Baron (the latter two being part of the pianist's working trio), Kuhn had the challenge of tackling mostly well-known Coltrane compositions and standards without sounding like a clone, even though he was utilizing the same instrumentation. Fortunately, Kuhn's approach to playing is very distinctly different from McCoy Tyner, while any hints of Coltrane's influence on Lovano are brief. Billy Eckstine's "I Want to Talk About You" shimmers in the pianist's reserved, lyrical trio setting (omitting saxophone), while "The Night Has a Thousand Eyes" bursts with energy, with Lovano making a delayed entrance well into the piece. One of the most unusual tracks is "Spiritual," with Lovano playing the tárogató, an Hungarian reed instrument that is related to the oboe, sounding a bit like a soprano sax but with a warmer, less shrill sound. Their extended workout of this Coltrane favorite is more reserved than the composer's several recordings, but here the quartet is at its most adventurous. Kuhn also explores late-period Coltrane songs, such as the meditative "Jimmy's Mode" (showcasing Finck) and the turbulent avant-garde-ish "Configuration," both of which remained unissued until 1994. Mostly Coltrane easily stands out as one of the best CDs among the countless tributes to John Coltrane and is one of Steve Kuhn's essential recordings within his extensive discography. Ken Dryden
Tracklist :
1    Welcome    4:56
 John Coltrane
2    Song Of Praise    7:26
 John Coltrane
3    Crescent    6:20
 John Coltrane
4    I Want To Talk About You    5:56
 Billy Eckstine
5    The Night Has A Thousand Eyes    8:41
 Buddy Bernier / Jerome Brainin
6    Living Space    5:08
 John Coltrane
7    Central Park West    3:46
 John Coltrane
8    Like Sonny    6:00
 John Coltrane
9    With Gratitude    3:37
 Steve Kuhn
10    Configuration    4:19
 John Coltrane
11    Jimmy's Mode    6:53
 John Coltrane
12    Spiritual    8:15
 John Coltrane
13    Trance    5:24
  Steve Kuhn
Credits :
Double Bass – David Finck
Drums – Joey Baron
Piano – Steve Kuhn
Producer – Manfred Eicher
Tenor Saxophone, Tárogató [Tarogato] – Joe Lovano

STEVE KUHN | STEVE SWALLOW | JOEY BARON — Wisteria (2012) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Steve Kuhn has excelled in many settings in a career spanning over five decades, but he is at his best leading a trio. Like many top pianists, Kuhn interacts with his musicians rather than relegating them exclusively to the role of accompanists. By the time of this 2011 record date, he had worked with bassist Steve Swallow at various times for over a half-century and with drummer Joey Baron for over 20 years, but this marked their first recording together as a trio. Swallow's sublime lyrical bass is always a welcome addition, while Baron has contributed to recordings by a diverse range of stylists. Kuhn contributed many of the songs, highlighted by his lyrical samba "Adagio" and the glistening, light-hearted "Morning Dew." He also revisits several of his best compositions recorded for previous projects: the lush ballad "Romance," the whispered "Pastorale" with Swallow playing lead in the introduction as Kuhn plays soft chords behind him and Baron's light touch on brushes providing the perfect accent, along with the mellow yet hip "Promises Kept." Swallow's compositions are frequently used by leaders with whom he works. His "Dark Glasses" opens with a mysterious air but shifts quickly into a bright bossa nova. One can only imagine the inspiration for the title to "Good Lookin' Rookie," and this breezy number doesn't disappoint, with Kuhn's driving piano and Swallow's intricate bass solo, along with Baron's drum breaks. Highly recommended! Ken Dryden
Tracklist :
1    Chalet 6:23
Written-By – Steve Kuhn
2    Adagio 7:03
Written-By – Steve Kuhn
3    Morning Drew 6:33
Written-By – Steve Kuhn
4    Romance 4:27
Written-By – Dori Caymmi
5    Permanent Wave 6:36
Written-By – Carla Bley
6    A Likely Story 6:43
Written-By – Steve Kuhn
7    Pastorale 6:15
Written-By – Steve Kuhn
8    Wisteria 5:47
Written-By – Art Farmer
9    Dark Glasses 5:52
Written-By – Steve Swallow
10    Promises Kept 5:31
Written-By – Steve Kuhn
11    Good Lookin' Rookie 5:50
Written-By – Steve Swallow
Credits :
Bass – Steve Swallow
Drums – Joey Baron
Piano – Steve Kuhn

STEVE KUHN TRIO — At This Time ... (2016) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1    My Shining Hour 6:33
Written-By – Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer
2    Ah Moore 9:19
Written-By – Al Cohn
3    The Pawnbroker 6:10
Written-By – Quincy Jones
4    All The Rest Is The Same 7:33
Written-By – Steve Kuhn
5    The Feeling Within 5:49
Written-By – Steve Kuhn
6    Carousel 5:51
Written-By – Duncan Lamont
7    Lonely Town 5:47
Written-By – Leonard Bernstein
8    This Is New 5:45
Written-By – Kurt Weil
9    I Waited For You 6:06
Written-By – Gil Fuller
Credits :
Electric Bass – Steve Swallow
Drums – Joey Baron
Piano – Steve Kuhn

STEVE KUHN TRIO with STEVE SWALLOW | JOEY BARON — To And From The Heart (2018) FLAC (tracks), lossless

Tracklist :
1    Thinking Out Loud 7:49
Written-By – Steve Swallow
2    Pure Imagination 6:15
Written-By – Anthony Newly, Leslie Bricusse
3    Away 6:00
Written-By – Steve Swallow
4    Never Let Me Go 4:38
Written-By – Raymond Evans & Jay Livingston
5    Into The New World 5:29
Written-By – Michika Fukumori
6    Trance / Oceans In The Sky 16:29
Written-By – Steve Kuhn
Credits :
Bass – Steve Swallow
Drums – Joey Baron
Piano, Producer [Produced By] – Steve Kuhn

JOHN ZORN — Naked City (1990) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

The violent cover photo (which shows a man after he was shot dead) sets the stage for the rather passionate music on this John Zorn set. With guitarist Bill Frisell, keyboardist Wayne Horvitz, bassist Fred Frith, drummer Joey Baron, and guest vocalist Yamatsuka Eye making intense contributions, altoist Zorn performs his unpredictable originals, abstract versions of some movie themes (including "A Shot in the Dark," "I Want to Live," "Chinatown," and "The James Bond Theme"), plus Ornette Coleman's "Lonely Woman." The stimulating music rewards repeated listenings by more open-minded listeners. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Batman 1'58
John Zorn
2     The Sicilian Clan 3'27
Ennio Morricone
3     You Will Be Shot 1'29
John Zorn
4     Latin Quarter 4'05
John Zorn
5     A Shot in the Dark 3'09
Henry Mancini
6     Reanimator 1'34
John Zorn
7     Snagglepuss 2'44
John Zorn
8     I Want to Live 2'08
Johnny Mandel
9     Lonely Woman 2'38
Ornette Coleman
10     Igneous Ejaculation 0'20
John Zorn
11     Blood Duster 0'13
John Zorn
12     Hammerhead 0'08
John Zorn
13     Demon Sanctuary 0'38
John Zorn
14     Obeah Man 0'17
John Zorn
15     Ujaku 0'27
John Zorn
16     Fuck the Facts 0'11
John Zorn
17     Speedball 0'37
John Zorn
18     Chinatown 4'23
Jerry Goldsmith
19     Punk China Doll 3'01
John Zorn
20     N.Y. Flat Top Box 0'43
John Zorn
21     Saigon Pickup 4'46
John Zorn
22     The James Bond Theme 3'02
John Barry
23     Den of Sins 1'08
John Zorn
24     Contempt 2'49
Georges Delerue
25     Graveyard Shift 3'25
John Zorn
26     Inside Straight 4'10
John Zorn
Credits :
Arranged By – John Zorn, Naked City
Bass – Fred Frith
Drums – Joey Baron
Guitar – Bill Frisell
Keyboards – Wayne Horvitz
Vocals – Yamatsuka Eye

LEE KONITZ - Sound of Surprise (1999) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

While Whitney Balliett coined the phrase "sound of surprise" to describe jazz, it also pretty well sums up the entire career of Lee Konitz, whose fluid, dynamic alto has been a constant source of inspiration, distinction, and clarity. This effort teams him with such empathetic instrumental foils as Ted Brown John Abercrombie Marc Johnson and Joey Baron, who are superb rhythmic navigators, plotting interesting paths for Konitz with metered maps of their own drafting. Brown, a quite literate tenor saxophonist much in the style of old Konitz confrere Warne Marsh, has never had much use for the music business, and is rarely heard anymore. But he drops in here, shining on four cuts. The loose, freewheeling "Hi Beck" finds Brown and Konitz in unison, then counterpointed on heads and tails, with Baron tastefully trading eights in between. They play individual lines during the course of the ballad "Soddy & Bowl" but are firmly welded together for "Thingin'," the now-obligatory Konitz adaptation of "All the Things You Are." With Abercrombie, who is much more reserved and less affected, they do a crisp bossa line of "Mr. 88," the swinging bopper "Friendlee," and "Crumbles," a good swinger with upper-register melody. The bluesy "Bits & Pieces" is randomly tossed about, as Johnson drops out and then saunters back in with a solo, as does the roiling Baron. The famous "Subconsciouslee" finds each member playing by himself, then together, then with solos and rhythmic backup. Baron is really head and shoulders above most drummers; his dynamic concept consistently commands attention. Yet another fine recording from Konitz, this adds to an already immense discography that seems to get broader and deeper as it lengthens. Michael G. Nastos  
Tracklist :
1    Hi Beck    6:17
2    Gundunla    3:46
3    Mr. 88    4:39
4    Bits And Pieces    3:00
5    Blues Suite    7:51
6    Friendlee    7:32
7    Soddy And Bowl    5:39
8    Singin'    2:26
9    Wingin' 6:40
Composed By – Joey Baron, John Abercrombie, Lee Konitz, Marc Johnson , Ted Brown
10    Thingin'    7:26
11    Crumbles    5:33
12    Subconsciouslee    8:20
Credits :
Alto Saxophone, Vocals, Composed By – Lee Konitz
Bass – Marc Johnson
Drums – Joey Baron
Guitar – John Abercrombie
Tenor Saxophone – Ted Brown

LEE KONITZ - Some New Stuff (2000) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Lee Konitz is up to his old tricks on this engaging studio session made for the Japanese label DIW, coming up with intriguing melodies to familiar chord changes from various standards and additional compositions. Without a piano to restrain his musical adventures, the alto saxophonist is consistently inventive throughout the date, well assisted by bassist Greg Cohen and drummer Joey Baron. Sometimes the detective work is elementary, such as "A Noble Tune," which any jazz fan should recognize as being inspired by "Cherokee," while other tracks may prove to challenge the keenest ears. In any case, this incredible musician, who learned from the brilliant though difficult Lennie Tristano, continues to be one of the most distinctive sounding alto saxophonists in jazz. This CD was not widely distributed in North America and is evidently now out of print, so expect to pay a premium price if you can find it. Ken Dryden
Tracklist :
1     Lennie's Pennies 4:28
Lennie Tristano
2     Fifth Avenue 4:40
Lee Konitz
3     For Atilla 4:27
Lee Konitz
4     A Noble Tune 8:16
Lee Konitz
5     Tripletting 2:07
Lee Konitz
6     Folktune 3:39
Lee Konitz
7     Valeska 5:59
Lee Konitz
8     Sound-Lee 4:19
Lee Konitz
9     Rumblin' 3:11
Lee Konitz
10     Debussy 2:34
Lee Konitz
11     L.T. 6:43
Lee Konitz
Credits :
Alto Saxophone, Written-By, Producer, Liner Notes – Lee Konitz
Bass – Greg Cohen
Drums – Joey Baron
Executive-Producer – John Zorn, Kazunori Sugiyama

LEE KONITZ | BILL FRISELL | GARY PEACOCK | JOEY BARON - Enfants Terribles : Live at the Blue Note (2012) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Lee Konitz joined forces with Bill Frisell, Gary Peacock, and Joey Baron for a week-long booking at the Blue Note in New York City in early June 2011 (though no one was officially designated as the leader), with highlights from two nights being selected for this CD. The always-surprising alto saxophonist has worked with numerous configurations of musicians during his six-decade career, always staying fresh and avoiding predictability; this meeting finds the quartet covering six standards in an introspective yet stimulating manner. "What Is This Thing Called Love" often sounds like an exercise for jazz groups as they travel its familiar path, yet only a hint of its structure remains in this version, which deftly utilizes space and darting lines. "Body & Soul" is a bit closer to its theme, with Konitz's brilliant improvisation leading the way as Frisell provides striking backgrounds then solos with equal gusto. It's likely that Konitz has played "I'll Remember April" for most of his career, but Frisell opens it alone with a striking, deliberate solo, followed by the rest of the quartet weaving superb countermelodies around him. Baron introduces "I Remember You" on drums, keeping the audience in suspense until the group reveals it gradually in a manner more humorous than sentimental. There is never a dull moment throughout these brilliant live performances. Ken Dryden  
Tracklist :
1     What Is This Thing Called Love 6:04
Cole Porter
2     Body and Soul 12:07
Johnny Green / Edward Heyman / Robert Sour
3     Stella by Starlight 11:01
Ned Washington / Victor Young
4     I'll Remember April 10:13
Gene DePaul / Patricia Johnston / Don Raye
5     I Remember You 11:43
Johnny Mercer / Victor Schertzinger
6     I Can't Get Started 9:18
Vernon Duke / George Gershwin
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – Lee Konitz
Bass – Gary Peacock
Drums – Joey Baron
Guitar – Bill Frisell

FERENC SNÉTBERGER | ANDERS JORMIN | JOEY BARON - Titok (2017) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Hungarian guitarist Ferenc Snétberger made a lot of new friends with his ECM solo debut In Concert (“a beautiful, assured performance” – All About Jazz) and will make many more with Titok, which features his trio with Swedish bassist Anders Jormin and US drummer Joey Baron.  Recorded at Oslo’s Rainbow Studio in May 2015 and produced by Manfred Eicher, it’s a warm and involving album, with an emphasis on intensely melodic improvisation and interaction which draws the listener gently into its sound-world.  The rapport between Snétberger and Jormin is evident from the outset, as both guitar and bass explore the contours of Ference’s compositions. Throughout, Joey Baron’s drums and cymbals provide shading and texture with restraint and subtlety. ecm
Tracklist :
1    Cou Cou 2'53
(Ferenc Snétberger)
2    Titok 2'18
(Ferenc Snétberger)
3    Kék Kerék 4'01
(Ferenc Snétberger)
4    Rambling 7'22
(Ferenc Snétberger)
5    Orange Tango 5'13
(Ferenc Snétberger)
6    Fairytale 5'24
(Ferenc Snétberger)
7    Álom 7'05
(Ferenc Snétberger)
8    Leolo 5'53
(Ferenc Snétberger)
9    Ease 5'23
(Ferenc Snétberger)
10    Renaissance 5'14
(Ferenc Snétberger)
11    Clown 5'09
(Ferenc Snétberger)
12    Rush 1'53
(Ferenc Snétberger)
13    Inference 2'16
(Ferenc Snétberger)
Credits :
Ferenc Snétberger   Guitar
Anders Jormin   Double Bass
Joey Baron   Drums

JOHN ZORN - Lucifer : Book Of Angels Volume 10 (Bar Kokhba Plays Masada Book Two) (2008) Archival Series | Two Version | FLAC (image+.tracks+.cue), lossless

Lucifer is the first studio recording in over ten years by the most popular and best selling Masada ensemble ever. Here they play better and tighter than ever, blending Sephardic and Ashkenazi sonorities with latin, surf, world music and more in an inimitable easy listening instrumental style. Lyrical and soulful, this is some of the most exciting and enjoyable chamber music you are ever likely to hear.Lucifer is yet another brilliant release from Zorn’s Book of Angels—one of the most consistent and compelling collections on Tzadik. TZADIK
Tracklist :
1.    Sother    5:58
2.    Dalquiel    6:07
3.    Zazel    3:21
4.    Gediel    6:12
5.    Rahal    3:48
6.    Zechriel    7:53
7.    Azbugah    3:01
8.    Mehalalel    9:54
9.    Quelamia    4:58
10.    Abdiel    3:25
Credits :
Composed, Producer, Arranged, Conductor – John Zorn
Bass – Greg Cohen
Cello – Erik Friedlander
Drums – Joey Baron
Guitar – Marc Ribot
Percussion – Cyro Baptista
Violin – Mark Feldman
Illustration – Jarrault

JOHN ZORN — Stolas : Book Of Angels Volume 12 (Masada Quintet ft. Joe Lovano Plays Masada Book Two) (2009) Archival Series | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

For this very special release in The Book of Angels series, Zorn has brought together five of the most acclaimed musicians in modern jazz to perform nine of his most distinctive and lyrical compositions. Truly a jazz supergroup, these five master musicians explore Zorn's beautiful and exotic tunes with profound melodic and harmonic knowledge and a depth of feeling that is a joy to hear. One of the most breathtaking CDs in the entire Masada series--a touch of the sublime from the beautiful new Masada Quintet! TZADIK
Tracklist :
1.    Haamiah    4:20
2.    Rikbiel    5:47
3.    Psisya    8:26
4.    Sartael    4:50
5.    Tashriel 4:03
6.    Rahtiel    7:56
7.    Tagriel    13:30
8.    Serakel    5:06
9.    Rigal    8:59
Credits :
Composed, Producer, Alto Saxophone (6) – John Zorn
Bass – Greg Cohen
Drums – Joey Baron
Piano – Uri Caine
Tenor Saxophone – Joe Lovano
Trumpet – Dave Douglas
Illustration – Jarrault

JOHN ZORN - Ipos : Book of Angels, Volume 14 (The Dreamers) (2010) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

The dynamic sextet featured in two of Zorn's most recent and popular musical projects-The Dreamers and O'o-jump another level in Ipos, their most beautiful and powerful recording to date. Featuring ten new compositions from the lyrical Book of Angels, the music draws exotica, surf, world music, latin jazz, rock, film music and more into a seductive new musical world. Perfect for the early morning, late at night, at home or in the car, The Dreamers play Masada is truly a magical combination. Powerful new music performed by an all-star band of downtown masters. TZADIK

Tracklist :
1    Tirtael    3:55
2    Hashul    3:51
3    Galizur    7:33
4    Oriel    5:23
5    Zavebe    4:40
6    Qalbam    8:02
7    Hagai    4:15
8    Zortek    5:35
9    Ezriel    7:26
10    Kutiel    3:36
Credits :
Composed, Producer, Arranged, Conductor – John Zorn
Bass – Trevor Dunn
Drums – Joey Baron
Guitar – Marc Ribot
Keyboards – Jamie Saft
Percussion – Cyro Baptista
Vibraphone – Kenny Wollesen
Illustration – Jarrault

JOHN ZORN - Andras : Book Of Angels Volume 28 (Nova Express Quintet) (2016) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Nova Express is one of Zorn’s most dynamic and sensitive ensembles: an MJQ-tinged quartet featuring piano, vibraphone, bass and drums. For their first foray into the world of Masada, they are joined by the ever-popular Brazilian percussionist Cyro Baptista to create a fabulous program of space-age bachelor pad music for the 21st century. Relaxing and unique instrumental music performed by an all-star quintet of musical masters touching upon the exotic language of The Dreamers, Les Baxter, Martin Denny, Bert Kaempfert, Afro-Cuban bop and more. TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    Meresin    6:02
2    Yofiel    4:24
3    Sabiel    6:04
4    Hemah    2:59
5    Sahiviel    3:44
6    Ramiel    5:11
7    Ithuriel    5:30
8    Kakabel    4:50
9    Huzia    4:57
10    Tatrusia    4:48
Credits :
Acoustic Bass, Electric Bass – Trevor Dunn
Composed By [All Music Composed By], Arranged By, Executive-Producer, Producer [Produced By] – John Zorn
Congas, Percussion – Cyro Baptista
Drums – Joey Baron
Ensemble – Nova Express
Illustration – Jarrault
Organ, Piano – John Medeski
Vibraphone – Kenny Wollesen

JOHN ZORN - Spy vs. Spy : The Music of Ornette Coleman (1989) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

 John Zorn teams up with fellow altoist Tim Berne, bassist Mark Dresser and both Joey Baron and Michael Vatcher on drums to perform 17 Ornette Coleman tunes which range chronologically from 1958's "Disguise" to four selections from 1987's In All Languages. The performances are concise with all but four songs being under three minutes and seven under two, but the interpretations are unremittingly violent. The lack of variety in either mood or routine quickly wears one out. After about ten minutes, boredom sets in, although, when taken in short doses, the performances have the potential of shocking (or at least annoying) most listeners. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    WRU    2:38
2    Chronology    1:08
3    Word For Bird    1:14
4    Good Old Days    2:44
5    The Disguise    1:18
6    Enfant    2:37
7    Rejoicing    1:38
8    Blues Connotation    1:05
9    C & D    3:05
10    Chippie    1:08
11    Peace Warriors    1:20
12    Ecars    2:28
13    Feet Music    4:45
14    Broad Way Blues    3:42
15    Space Church    2:28
16    Zig Zag    2:54
17    Mob Job    4:24
Credits :
Alto Saxophone [Left Channel] – Tim Berne
Alto Saxophone [Right Channel], Producer – John Zorn
Bass – Mark Dresser
Drums – Joey Baron, Michael Vatcher

JOHN ZORN - FilmWorks III : 1990-1995 (1997) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

From the fragmented cut-ups of Zorn's long-form compositions and the short intense blasts of Naked City's Torture Garden, Zorn forged a name for himself as a musical miniaturist. Filmworks III contains 25 cues commissioned by Portland's vanguard advertising agency Weidman & Kennedy for 15-to-60 second TV commercials directed by, among others, Godard, Cronenberg, Sven Nykquist, and Industrial Light & Magic.

This star-studded spectacular includes the first recordings by the band that would later become Masada, a bizarre Zorn/Ribot duo, and nine rediscovered demo tracks for Zorn's rara avis: the soundtrack to the Japanese cartoon Cynical Hysterie Hour.  TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    Main Title    1:00
2    The Caper    0:57
3    Cadence    0:15
4    Kidnapping    2:15
5    Doubt    0:19
6    Nocturne 1    0:26
7    Nocturne 2    0:55
8    Bag Man    2:00
9    The Cop    0:27
10    Nocturne 3    0:55
11    Juke Box    2:45
12    End Titles    4:28
13    Music For Tsunta (Nine Cues) 3:31
Bass, Tuba – David Hofstra
Drums, Percussion – Bobby Previte
Guitar, Banjo – Bill Frisell
Turntables – Christian Marclay
14    Main Titles    1:36
15    Washing Machine A    0:26
16    Washing Machine B    0:39
17    Night Hotel    1:17
18    Japanese Tourists    1:54
19    Night Hotel 2    1:18
20    Objects    3:16
21    Night Hotel 3    1:00
22    Rooftop Death Rattle    0:59
23    Taiwan    3:48
24    End Titles    1:50
25    Holland 0:16
Bass – Kermit Driscoll
26    Canada    0:31
27    France 0:16
Bass – Bill Laswell
Guitar, Vocals – Arto Lindsay
28    Germany 0:33
Guitar – Arto Lindsay
29    Sweden 0:30
Flute – Keith Underwood
Harmonica – Miguel Frasconi
Viola – Jill Jaffee
30    USA 0:28
Bass – Bill Laswell
31    Canada 2    0:15
32    Sweden 2 0:15
Flute – Keith Underwood
Harmonica – Miguel Frasconi
Viola – Jill Jaffee
33    Italy 0:14
Accordion – Guy Klucevsek
34    Great Lobby    0:33
35    Wheelchair Races 0:42
Drums – Sim Cain
36    Logo    0:14
37    Secret Code    0:34
38    Secret Code 2    1:04
39    Don't Break    0:40
40    Don't Break 2    1:09
41    Footnotes    0:35
42    Footnotes 2    1:10
43    Retraction    0:41
44    Retraction 2    1:15
45    Protest    0:39
46    Protest 2    1:13
47    Launch    0:42
48    Launch 2    1:14
49    Elevator    0:40
50    Elevator 2    1:09
51    Fiance    0:39
52    Fiance 2    1:13
53    Around The World    1:06
54    Batman    0:32
55    Abstract Woman    0:35
56    Mystic Woman    0:39
Credits :    Bass – Chris Wood (pistas: 35, 37 to 52, 54 to 56), Greg Cohen (pistas: 1 to 12, 33)
Cello – Erik Friedlander (pistas: 37 to 56)
Drums – Joey Baron (pistas: 1 to 12, 33, 54 to 56)
Electronic Drums – Ikue Mori (pistas: 27, 28, 53)
Guitar – Marc Ribot (pistas: 14 to 25, 28, 35, 37 to 52, 54 to 56), Robert Quine (pistas: 11, 30, 34, 35, 37 to 56)
Harp – Carol Emmanuel (pistas: 13, 25, 26, 28, 31)
Keyboards – Anthony Coleman (pistas: 33, 34, 54 to 56), Peter Scherer (pistas: 13, 26, 31)
Keyboards, Sampler, Turntables – David Shea (pistas: 26, 30, 31, 35, 37 to 53)
Percussion, Vocals – Cyro Baptista (pistas: 13, 25, 26, 31, 34, 36 to 56)
Producer – John Zorn
Saxophone – John Zorn (pistas: 1 to 12, 14 to 24, 54 to 56)
Trumpet – Dave Douglas (pistas: 1 to 12)

JOHN ZORN : New Traditions In East Asian Bar Bands (1997) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

From the lyrical sensuality of Hu-Die (for 2 guitars), the aggressive fireworks of Hwang Chin-Ee (for two drummers) and the mystical ambience of Que Tran (for two keyboards), this album shows yet another side of Zorn's genius for the dramatic and the unexpected. Using the spoken languages of Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese as pure melody, this suite of 3 pieces of twin instruments and narrators is perhaps Zorn's most beautiful creation to date.

Ten years in the making, these epic compositions, Zorn's most universally misunderstood pieces, are finally made available on an album. Original texts by Arto Lindsay, My-ung Mi-Kim, and Lin Hejinian. Performed by an all-star collection of the world's most creative improvising instrumentalists. TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    Hu Die 25'09
Guitar – Bill Frisell, Fred Frith
Narrator – Zhang Jinglin
Recorded By [1986] – Kramer
Recorded By, Mixed By – Seigen Ono
Text By [Text] – Arto Lindsay
Translated By – Ruby Chang
2    Hwang Chin-ee 16'41
Drums – Joey Baron, Samm Bennett
Narrator – Jung Hee Shin
Recorded By [1988] – Oz Fritz
Recorded By, Mixed By – Jim Anderson
Text By [Text] – Myung Mi Kim
3    Quề Trân 30'46
Keyboards – Anthony Coleman, Wayne Horvitz
Narrator – Ánh Trần
Recorded By – Steve Rosenthal
Text By [Text] – Lyn Hejinian
Translated By – Tú Vū
Credits :
Written-By, Producer – John Zorn